hitter
[ˈhɪtɚ]
A hitter is someone who hits a ball in sports, especially baseball.
In everyday language, people often use the word "hitter" to refer to someone who's good at hitting balls in different sports. For instance, you might hear that your friend is a great tennis hitter or that the new player on the softball team is a powerful hitter. It's also common to talk about hitters in baseball, like saying that the top hitter in the league hit 30 home runs last season. The word can sometimes be used informally to refer to someone who excels at hitting anything, not just balls - like a great "food hitter" or a master of hitting high notes on the piano.
How common is "hitter"?
Word hitter is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
Agent noun of hit; one who hits.
Real examples of "hitter" in context
